Local outdoor music venue that seems to have remained the same through Austin's years of continual…read morechange. It's not a large area, definitely meant for a smaller crowd/show. We usually do GA and it's decent because the sound is pretty much spot on for most shows. A summer concert can be grueling but this is Texas...wear sunblock and hydrate.

We tried to stand near the front but it smelled so bad like rotten eggs in the first few rows and…read morehad to move to the back. I'm not sure what it was but smelled like sewage and ruined the experience. They also only have porta potties (almost all were gross and dirty). There's also a tree you can see in the picture (when we moved farther back) that covered half the stage. Not to be anti tree but either move the stage or don't place it behind a tree where it's covering the singer and everything that's going on. The one thing I liked was the sound and that kept me from giving it a one star. There was also no good place to stand and actually see the show bc there was no slop to the ground and it was just flat. When we went super far to the back was when we actually were able to see the stage.overall poorly built amphitheater, smells bad, took abt an hour to check people in but performers were great.

Great music venue! My wife and I go here to see concerts pretty often. It's a nice outdoor…read moreamphitheater. We usually bring a blanket and sit on the grass. You can hear the sound great from basically anywhere. It's easy to go grab food/drinks and return to your spot and bathrooms are close by as well. The service is decent for food and drinks. Ticket prices for concerts here are reasonable and some great artists perform here. It's a bit of a walk from the parking lot, but it's still definitely worth checking out!

I can't speak to the qualities of COTA as an auto racing venue (I have zero interest in that), but…read morelast night I went to the B-52's/Devo/Lene Lovich concert at the amphitheater and although the bands were great, this venue is a horrible place to see a show. Even under ideal conditions, COTA is a huge place and getting from the parking lot to the show is a genuine hassle. There were thunderstorms and lightning flashes in the early part of the evening, which delayed the show for two hours, and Lene Lovich's set ended up being cut -- I know nobody can control the weather, but the staff on the ground wasn't helpful at all with providing updates on the show's status. Would it be canceled? Should we wait? We rode a tram bus from the parking lot to just outside the venue, and waited and waited for the gates to open. Nobody was telling the crowd anything. It was chaos. At one point we were herded down a hill into a parking garage to escape the rain (it was a garage, but nobody there was rockin', though cars filled with people bailing on the show and leaving were constantly coming through). I resorted to the B-52's Instagram account to get updates on the situation. Finally, at some point after 8 p.m. the gates opened, we entered the venue, wiped down our seats, and waited. After the show, we walked to the tram station (it was close to midnight by then) and waited, and waited for a tram to take us back to Lot F. There was some sort of "issue." People had been waiting up to 40 minutes for a tram. Nobody from the staff came over to tell us anything. We finally gave up and hoofed it over half a mile to our car. The COTA staff appear to be extremely disorganized and have very little idea how to keep a crowd of some 5,000 people informed about what's going on. They seem more interested in extracting money from people's wallets (besides the extortionate ticket prices, it's the land of $14 beers, $9 ice cream sandwiches, $45 T-shirts, etc. -- COTA makes airport shops seem like a bargain) than taking care of their customers. They don't seem to care about their patrons' welfare at all. I will not be returning to this venue under any circumstances.

I went there for a soccer match with Minnesota, I had access to the Lexus lounge which had…read moreunlimited food and drinks included (what a treat). The stadium is very nice and clean, the fireworks really add a wow factor and the band (murga) playing Latino music, dancing and throwing water all throughout the game makes it feel accelerating. Will definitely come back for another match!

This stadium is great! A home for Austin FC and all the teams that come and visit and play soccer…read morehere. There are even world championships that happen here. If you've never been to a game here, you should make it out to one. They are always fun. The food selection is a wide range of popular Austin restaurants and if you buy lodge tickets you get free food and drinks in your section as I understand it.

Very old, dated, mediocre movie theater located in Lakeline Mall. I thought AMC would meet certain…read morestandards across all locations but clearly this is not the case. Ticket counter is confusing to locate; thankfully they have kiosks which make ticket purchases faster. Concessions stand is often understaffed and chaotic with very long wait times, but the popcorn has been consistently good. This location is split into theater rooms on the main level and downstairs. The downstairs theater rooms are in bad shape - recliners are creaky/loud and often broken, the space is dirty, and once I observed water dripping from a hole in the ceiling. Do better, AMC.

AMC is a fine movie theater chain however this location is lackluster. It is inside a mall and the…read morelayout is not great, the concessions are tucked in a corner and the ticket booth is not well defined, just a podium essentially. Once seated the theater the experience didn't improve. One seat we reserved in advance was actually broken and was stuck in a full recline with the footrest not popped up. Had to switch seats during the movie since it was so uncomfortable and then our group couldn't sit together. Would suggest the business does not sell tickets for broken seats. At least we got Nicole Kidman's famous intro, but heartbreak did not feel good in a place like this.

3rd time here & we LOVE this place! Sara at the front desk is sooo friendly & helpful. Worth…read moreremembering her by name!!! They updated their store & it is amazing!! Last night I bought a bottle of bourbon barrel wine & hubby bought a 6pk of their beer & we played dominoes in the common area. This morning I went looking for lip balm & the store had just what I needed - local & only $3. The on-site restaurant is phenomenal. We had burger & fries and margarita pizza while listening to live music. The villas are cozy & the beds are better than mine at home. Even though we live 4 hours away, we joined the wine club for the perks. Worth giving this place a try!!!!

My husband and I stopped for wine tasting as part of the Texas Wine Lovers Celebration. The…read moreinstructions online for the Wine Lovers Celebration, we were supposed to make reservations online. We did as instructed but only received an automated message. After no response back after 2 hours, we just stopped by the winery. Apparently, the wine tasting room staff knew nothing about the reservation/messaging system. The system is probably used more so to the resort and/or restaurant on property. My husband opted for the semi-sweet/sweet wine tasting selection and I opted for the reserved white/red combo. We enjoyed our wines as we chatted with the staff. All the wines were delicious. Great service.

Checked out Bass Concert hall for Jerry Seinfeld, though Jerry sucked big time, the hall was great!…read moreIt gave a ncie look and feel and it felt nice and ventilated. They had enough parking space but I just park just outside and it was a breeze walking into the venue. Very good stff maintaining the queue and traffic. Tips to improve: 1. Form a file while entring the hall because people were scrambling all over to enter 2. Provide right instruction to queue outside restrooms 3. The last three rows are literally just free wooden chairs, esp the last one being a high-chair. Wish they were comfortable cushioned seats too.

Date night at Bass Concert Hall was orchestrated by the hubs, and he absolutely understood the…read moreassignment. We went to see The Wiz, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that reimagines The Wizard of Oz through a vibrant cultural lens. This production is part of the new national Broadway tour presented by Texas Performing Arts as part of Broadway in Austin, and from the moment we arrived, the evening felt special. Bass Concert Hall itself is stunning. The towering glass-front entrance and brightly lit lobby immediately create an inviting atmosphere, while beautiful sculptures on every level add an artistic touch throughout the venue. As Austin's largest performing arts venue with nearly 3,000 seats, the theater is impressively designed with multiple balconies and sightlines that make the stage visible from virtually everywhere. The acoustics are equally noteworthy...crystal-clear sound fills the space so well that every seat feels like a good seat. It had been a while since our last visit, and we noticed several updates. There seem to be more food and beverage options now, but the most fascinating addition was the snack bar technology. You simply place your items on the counter, and the system automatically recognizes everything you selected...no scanning required. Your items and prices instantly appear on the screen, and you check out from there. It felt a little futuristic in the best possible way. Now for The Wiz itself... from the very first scene, the production burst onto the stage with color, rhythm and energy. The costumes were intricate, bold, and beautifully designed, immediately signaling that this was not a traditional retelling but a fresh, re-envisioned production. While the core storyline remains familiar, it was told with modern twists deeply rooted in Black culture, music, and storytelling. The cast was phenomenal. Every vocalist brought incredible power and range, and quite honestly, it felt like Broadway-level talent across the entire ensemble. The visual production was equally captivating. The set design transformed constantly through changing colors, animated projections, and moving stage pieces that kept the audience fully immersed from beginning to end. The humor woven throughout added even more charm and made the experience feel joyful as well as powerful. It was a meaningful reminder about recognizing your own worth and power. It was entertaining, visually stunning, and emotionally uplifting. Bravo!!!

This is my favorite venue in Austin! It is small, with amazing acoustics. No matter where you sit,…read moreyou feel like you are part of the show. From the Entry process to scanning Tickets to the staff working the Barr, everyone is friendly and helpful and will make sure you know how to find your seats. There are plenty of restrooms on each level of the venue, which are kept clean throughout the show. If you have the opportunity to see a band here, do not hesitate. Such an amazing venue and we are so lucky to have it in Austin.

ACL Live had a free Community Day on Sunday, February 23. Celebrating 15 years of the venue, the…read moreevent featured tours of the mezzanine, balcony, and backstage and included free popcorn and Torchy's queso;, and free live music by Dead Eye, A Phish cover band. The event was very family friendly. They created Willie bandana and braids for participants who wanted them, making it more fun to walk around. B Each person received a passport with all of the stops on tbe tour to explore. - 3-Ten building with a 10-minute introductory film - Mezzanine - Balcony - Backstage tour - PNC hall - ACL Live Shop Volunteers would stamp each venue upon completion. You could turn in completed passports at the end to be entered to win free tickets. It was a willie fun activity! .

My wife and I were in town from Houston for a weekend away. Stopped in early evening for a drink…read moreand a snack. Sat out on the patio full of fans keepin' in cool. Our server Dee had the personality and energy that would have us coming back as regulars if we were local. My Aggie hat drew the attention of what turned out to be the owner Justin. We proceeded to have a wonderful conversation on the state of college football while we waited for our pizza. Which was delicious! And a cherry on top for me, a little live music. Glad we got there early because they get busy. I can't see myself ever going to Bastrop and not stopping in.

This isn't just a place to grab lunch or dinner. It's an experience. Nestled behind Chestnut st in…read morehistoric Bastrop, overlooking the Colorado River, you will find the best meatball you've ever had in your life. I was with a large party and we were seated on an outdoor deck area that overlooks a lovely greenbelt and the Colorado river. I was uncertain about outdoor seating in June, but they had lots of fans that dispense a light mist to help cool the area. The drinks were excellent, I had a margarita on the rocks with tajin rim and it was tasty and refreshing. The food was fabulous! I highly recommend the meatballs. Everyone in our party could not get enough of them. I will be back to try the wings, they looked delish. Misty was our server and I am still in awe over her. She went out of her way to make sure everyone in our (very large) party was taken care of. There were dozens of us and I'm not even sure how she managed to do it but I realized afterwards, I never waited long for anything. Misty was always nearby and so kind and attentive. Im not sure how she took care of so many people at once, it was amazing, honestly. Ive never seen such efficiency and I don't know how she did it. I hope I'm lucky enough to see her again when I go back to sample those wings!

One of the best concert venues I've had the chance to experience. It complimented the artists…read more(Shakey Graves and openers) very well and had such a great layout of stage standing, overhang viewing and standing layered viewing (similar to a baseball stadium beer garden). If your artist is playing here - book it! If not, still try to catch a show

I've been coming here since my first SXSW in March 2010 while i still lived in NYC and i continue…read morecoming here all the time, like tonight when I saw Big Freedia for my 4th time here and 7th time total. While I don't like the venue as much these days since the staff downstairs is overly aggressive if you aren't "within the lines", it's still a great place to catch bands in a tiny outdoor venue (just don't drink so much that you fight back like I saw someone do tonight). Tonight was a lot of fun but that one staffer kept pushing people back out of the walkway if they didn't listen after the first time he asked them. Unnecessary. Luckily they don't do that on nights when it's less crowded, but honestly they should never be putting their hands on patrons. As far as food...i think they have a hot dog thing on July 4th weekend and a pancake party during SXSW but otherwise you won't get food here. But they have in and outs if you are over 21 . And the beer prices aren't horrible if you're here on a night with a good band. They are high though any other night for just hanging out (and you should drink elsewhere).

We arrived on an early Friday evening! It was already a bit busy but we got the beers and food very…read morequick. So quick that it took as much time for food to come out, as it took us to get 2 beers from the bar!!! The server was looking for us, we didn't even get to find a table yet lol

We stopped in for a quick bite before a show Friday evening…read more I wasn't super hungry, so just got the Kartofelpopper (potato pancakes) and husband ordered Beef tips with Spaetzle & beer. He enjoyed his meal, but mine was a bit disappointing. These "pancakes" were 3".. "fried flat tater-tots " for lack of better description. Definitely not Potato pancakes. Neat bier garten out back- would be cool just to grab a beer there w friends, but dont need to go back for the food.